Autoclave molding operation

In later stages, the technology developed and rubbers were compounded, mixed in mills, calendered in calenders, extruded in extruders, molded in hydraulic presses, cured in autoclaves and many hand operations of forming and curing became possible. State-of the art techniques of compounding were developed to produce rubber products of any shape and dimensions for many requirements. 

Because the mold cavity (which is located at the smooth surface of the component) in the autoclave is exposed to extreme loads, extended research and development from some companies has been done to meet the requirements of this mold and to extend the operational life. 

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